The VICP is a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort system for resolving vaccine injury claims that provides compensation to people found to be injured by certain vaccines. The U. S. Court of Federal Claims decides who will be paid.

the vaccine caused an existing illness to get worse (significantly aggravated).

In addition, the Court must determine that the injury or death did not result from any other possible causes.

Types of Payments Awarded

For an injury, you may be paid:

a reasonable amount for past and future nonreimbursable medical, custodial care, and rehabilitation costs, and related expenses (There is no limit on the amount a person with an injury may be paid for these types of expenses. Payments are based on your vaccine injury needs.);

up to $250,000 for actual and projected pain and suffering;

lost earnings; and/or

reasonable lawyers’ fees and other legal costs or legal costs, not fees, of petitioners representing themselves, if your claim was filed on a reasonable basis and in good faith.

For a death, you may be paid:

up to $250,000 as a death benefit for the estate of the deceased; and

reasonable lawyers’ fees and other legal costs or legal costs, not fees, of petitioners representing themselves, if your claim was filed on a reasonable basis and in good faith.

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If you believe that you or someone close to you may have a vaccine injury claim, please contact our vaccine attorneys today. We have a NO FEE, NO RISK, NO CHARGES EVER policy. Our vaccine injury lawyers will help evaluate your claim based on its merits. You may call us toll free at (507) 344-8888 or contact us online.

We represent vaccine injury claims throughout the United States. Our law firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you get the most compensation possible.